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Op-Ed: Attacks on Synagogues Part of Pattern of Bigotry

By MICHAEL HOROWITZ
As an American Jew, I try hard not to have a persecution complex when it comes to anti-Semitic acts, like last weekend’s attacks on four synagogues in the Fieldston and Riverdale sections of the Bronx, as reported by Norwood News.    However, in retrospect, I view the attacks on these houses of worship as part of a trend that has engulfed our city, our state, and our nation ever since Donald Trump first ran for President of the United States.   Trump successfully used scapegoating, as bigots and self-seeking politicians do, to increase support for his causes and cover up


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Bedford Park: Search for 13-Year-Old Missing Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Laura Gregorio-Oxi, 13, of 227 East 203rd Street in Bedford Park, who has been  reported missing in the 52nd precinct.    Laura was last seen at her home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at approximately 11 a.m. She is described as a female,  approximately 4 feet, 9 inches tall, Hispanic, weighs 130 pounds, is of a medium build, has dark brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a green jacket, multi-colored pants, black shirt and pink sneakers.   Anyone with information with regard to this missing person is asked to call


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Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Seeks Volunteers during National Volunteer Week

By DAWN CLANCY
This week marks National Volunteer Week and opportunities to support Bronxites abound at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC).   MMCC is currently seeking volunteers to help distribute food at the center’s community food pantry. Open to the public four times a month, the pantry operates on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.   “The pantry is a direct response to COVID,” said Lenora Sealey, director of support services at MCCC. “Before the pandemic we were servicing 800 people a month. Now, we’re servicing close to 3,000. It’s people


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Jacobi Hospital’s “Stand Up To Violence” Program Holds Annual Stakeholders Event

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Stand Up To Violence (SUV), NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s successful CureViolence program, will be hosting their annual stakeholders event on Wednesday, April 21, at 6 p.m., during which the work of dedicated community partners in this regard will be acknowledged, the progress made over the past year will be displayed, and the plan for peace in the year ahead will be discussed.   Present at the event will be NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s Stand Up To Violence (SUV) team, Pastor Jay Gooding, Assembly Member Nathalia Fernández, and other honored guests. The presentation and awards will be handed out in a


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Severe Storm Alert in Effect on Wednesday, April 21

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect on Wednesday, April 21 for Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx, with 60 mph winds and small hail the main threats, according to NY1 Weather.  Newark, all of NE New Jersey in the new severe t-storm warning: https://t.co/rkLKC6eX4d — NY1 Weather (@NY1weather) April 21, 2021   Hailstone has since been reported in The Bronx. Hailing here in the Bronx! @johndavittontv @NY1weather pic.twitter.com/wj2uZmzPbD — Mike Guglielmo (@Magugs14) April 21, 2021  

Allerton: Search for Missing 69-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rajwantie Saran, 69, of Beth Israel Nursing Home, located at 612 Allerton Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, in the 49th precinct.   It was reported to the police that Saran was last seen Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as being approximately 5 inches tall, weighs 127 pounds, has a thin build, brown eyes and grey hair. She was last seen wearing a blue top, pink pants and flip flops.   Anyone with information in regards to


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Bronx Elected Officials React to Verdict in George Floyd Murder Trial

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following the announcement at around 5.05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty on all counts in the murder trial of George Floyd, as reported by The Hill and other media outlets, various Bronx elected officials took to social media to voice their thoughts and reaction to the verdict.   State Sen. Gustavo Rivera, representing the 33rd senatorial district, said in a statement that Floyd had been unjustly murdered by Chauvin and that he commended the decision taken by the jury in declaring Chauvin guilty on all three counts “for violently taking Mr. Floyd’s life.”


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Update: Bronx DA & Community Leaders Appeal Again for Peace Pending Verdict in George Floyd Murder Trial

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
This is a developing story.   Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark joined Bronx community stakeholders once more in the space of a few days in a call to keep the Bronx peaceful after the verdict is rendered in the trial of Derek Chauvin, following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020.   A outdoor press conference was held on the Grand Concourse steps of Bronx Borough Hall at 851 Grand Concourse and East 161st Street in the Concourse section of The Bronx, at noon on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.   Clark said the killing of George


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Update: Bronx Leaders Call for Calm ahead of Verdict in George Floyd Murder Trial

By DAVID GREENE
Bronx leaders gathered in the Co-Op City section of The Bronx in a unified call for calm ahead of the verdict in the George Floyd murder trial in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the weekend, and announced that local houses of worship will remain open when the verdict is announced.   Fired Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, is currently on trial for the May 25, 2020 homicide of Floyd while in police custody. Video of the incident prompted widespread peaceful protests against police brutality around the world, as well as some civil unrest and rioting, as reported by Norwood News.    The “Peace and Prayer


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